Land Analyst

Surge Energy Inc. is a publicly traded oil-focused E&P company with a strong foundation built on high-quality crude oil reserves with an average daily production of over 25,000 boe per day. Our core operating areas in Alberta and Saskatchewan are among the top conventional oil plays in Canada. At Surge, we believe that our people are one of our greatest assets. We are a mid-sized company based out of our Calgary Head Office and look for individuals to join our team who share our passion for integrity, innovation, and the production of safe, reliable Canadian energy.

Surge is currently accepting applications for a full time Land Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, Mineral Land & Contracts, the successful candidate will be accountable for the day-to-day mineral and contract administration. This includes the review/audit and input into CS Land of mineral leases as well as land contracts and their respective obligations.

Responsibilities include:

• Crown Lease administration, prepare and submit land sale postings and bids,
• Freehold Lease administration, registering/discharging of caveats, paying bonus/lump sum consideration.
• Review mineral lease rentals and provide payment recommendations.
• Expiry and Continuations, obtaining team recommendations, submitting continuation packages, terminating leases, notifying third parties.
• Land system entry of minerals, contracts, and wells for the area and updates as required.
• Draft and manage Production Allocation Agreements,
• Create, review, and approval of operated and non-operated AFE’s.
• RTD (request to Drill) reviews, lease review, populate land data in Execute, entering well into CS
• Draft, track, and respond to Abandonment, Independent Operations Notices, drilling commitments, payouts, penalties and other similar types of Notices.
• Review and process third party NOA’s, assignments and other ancillary documents.
• Respond to internal and external queries regarding contract terms, mineral lease terms, and royalty obligations.
• Draft and/or, review new contracts in conjunction with Area Negotiators and Manager
• Assist with corporate and/or asset acquisitions and divestitures as required (including, but not limited to drafting conveyance documents, caveat transfers, crown transfers and any other required sale documentation for both minerals and contracts)
• Participate in department projects, data integrity activities and process/procedure improvement.

Qualifications:

• Mineral Land and/or Contracts experience is an asset; open to any level of experience.
• Willingness to learn new processes and procedures and be adaptable to change.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan and/or Alberta Provincial rules and regulations as they relate to mineral lands and well operations would be an asset.
• Acute attention to detail while maintaining a high level of efficiency.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with CS Land, ISC, IRIS, GeoScout, Execute and StackDX is a strong asset.
• Exceptional relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Why Surge?

Culture

At Surge, we foster an active and collaborative culture that thrives on adaptability and embraces the challenges of the ever-changing oil and gas industry. Our leaders are committed to promoting a positive company culture, and we’re proud to have a team of genuine, driven, and knowledgeable individuals. Surge’s culture is based on teamwork, creativity, and a drive for excellence. Every team member’s voice is valued and supported in our inclusive and encouraging environment. We value cooperation among team members and understand that our success is a result of our combined efforts.

Constant Change and a Focus on Adaptability

The energy industry is dynamic, and we see this as an opportunity. Our disciplined capital action and financial flexibility enable us to effectively navigate through market fluctuations and capitalize on strategic opportunities. We envision a world powered by clean and safe Canadian Energy. With high quality assets and advanced technology, we are poised to continue positively impacting the future of energy. Being a part of our team means you will be at the forefront of adapting to industry changes and finding innovative solutions.

Competitive Compensation and Rewards

We believe in recognizing and rewarding the hard work and contribution of our employees. Surge Energy offers a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, individual and company performance-based incentives through our Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive programs, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer matching savings plan.

If you are looking to join a company that values its people, promotes responsibility developing and championing Canadian energy, and gives back to the community – all while offering competitive compensation – Surge Energy is the right fit for you. Please forward your resume to [email protected]